Grilled Pork Tenderloin on the Charcoal Grill
The juiciest, most delicious, and aromatic meat! Pork tenderloin is cooked on the charcoal grill after being marinated in fragrant herbs. At any picnic, this dish will be the star - it’s that tasty, appetizing, and flavorful! Serve it with fresh vegetables and greens.
Updated : 03 November, 2025
Easy
More than 1 hour.
Ingredients
500 grams
Pork tenderloin
2 tablespoon
Soy sauce
4 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon
Paprika
1 teaspoon
Ground black pepper
1 teaspoon
Basil
1 teaspoon
Garlic powder
1 teaspoon
Ground pepper mix
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Rinse the pork tenderloin and pat it dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
Step 2
In a small deep bowl, pour refined vegetable oil and soy sauce. Add dry spices to the mixture. You can use any spice blend you prefer - garlic powder, dried basil or oregano, paprika, and mixed ground peppers go especially well with pork.
Step 3
Mix thoroughly until smooth. Add a pinch of salt only if necessary - remember, soy sauce is already salty.
Step 4
Pour the resulting marinade over the tenderloin. Massage it into the meat evenly with your hands.
Step 5
Place the tenderloin in a plastic bag and refrigerate it for at least 1-2 hours. The longer it marinates, the richer the flavor - ideally, let it marinate overnight.
Step 6
Light the wood in your charcoal grill (mangal). Once the wood burns down to embers, spread the coals evenly using a poker or similar tool.
Step 7
Place the marinated tenderloin on the grill rack. Cook, turning occasionally, until done. The cooking time will vary depending on the heat of your grill and the size of the tenderloin. To check doneness, make a small cut with a sharp knife - if the juices run clear, the pork is ready. I grilled mine for about 15–20 minutes.
Step 8
Pork tenderloin is best served hot, right off the grill.
Step 9
Slice the meat into medallions and invite your family and guests to the table.
Step 10
Serve with fresh vegetables and herbs - or simply enjoy it on its own!